Museums · East Midlands
National Space Centre (England)
The National Space Centre is a museum and educational resource covering the fields of space science and astronomy, along with a space research programme in partnership with the University of Leicester
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
About
The National Space Centre is a museum and educational resource covering the fields of space science and astronomy, along with a space research programme in partnership with the University of Leicester. It is located on the north side of the city in Belgrave, Leicester, England, next to Space Park Leicester and the River Soar. Many of the exhibits, including upright rockets are housed in a tower with minimal steel supports and a semi-transparent cladding of ETFE 'pillows', which has become one of Leicester's most recognisable landmarks. The National Space Centre contains the United Kingdom's largest planetarium. It is a registered charity with a board of trustees.
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From the Wikipedia article
The National Space Centre is a museum and educational resource covering the fields of space science and astronomy, along with a space research programme in partnership with the University of Leicester. It is located on the north side of the city in Belgrave, Leicester, England, next to Space Park Leicester and the River Soar. Many of the exhibits, including upright rockets are housed in a tower with minimal steel supports and a semi-transparent cladding of ETFE 'pillows', which has become one of Leicester's most recognisable landmarks. The National Space Centre contains the United Kingdom's largest planetarium. It is a registered charity with a board of trustees.
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Background
History
The initial idea of a space centre as a research facility but with public access, attached to the University of Leicester was first conceived in the 1980s – the idea of Professor Alan Wells, the Director of the University of Leicester's Space Research Centre and Professor Ken Pounds of the university. The plan was not taken further due to lack of funds. The Space Centre as a museum was then put forward in 1995 by Professor Alan Wells; Professor Alan Ponter, the University of Leicester's pro vice-chancellor; and Nigel Siesage, the university's principal assistant registrar. Funding for the project came from the Millennium Commission, who provided 50% of the £52 million capital cost, four…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6536, -1.1322
- Address
- Belgrave, Leicester LE4 5NS
- Phone
- +44 845 605 2001
- Established
- 2001
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.spacecentre.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: National Space Centre (England) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Space Centre (England)?
- National Space Centre (England) is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.
- When was National Space Centre (England) built?
- Built or established in 2001.
- How busy is National Space Centre (England)?
- National Space Centre (England) draws around 330,000 visitors a year.